D.C. plane crash revives concerns about aviation safety and air traffic controller shortage
The fatal midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter followed a string of near misses ...
FAA executive order follows a conservative talking point on diversity in aviation
Donald Trump ordered the immediate end to diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the Federal Aviation Administration.
Southwest Airlines Will Begin Premium Cabin Retrofits "Mid-Year"
The airline will begin installing the new interiors on its Boeing 737-800s once the modifications have been approved by the ...
D.C. Plane Crash Puts Spotlight on History of ‘Near Misses’ in the U.S.
The fatal D.C. plane crash has renewed focus on the recent history of crashes and near misses in U.S. airspace.
Reagan staffing issues stress air traffic controllers amid flight increase
Air traffic controllers at Reagan National Airport faced heightened stress last night due to staffing issues, according to the Federal Aviation Administration ( ...
Crowded D.C. airspace a challenge before plane, helicopter collision
The close calls coincide with a shortage of air traffic controllers that has delayed flights and raised safety concerns ...
American Airlines plane collides with helicopter near Reagan National Airport
A regional jet approach ing Reagan National Airport collided with a military helicopter over the Potomac River late Wednesday ...
US airlines’ 16-year safety record ended with tragedy. There were warnings ahead of the crash
US airlines had gone 16 years without a fatal crash until Wednesday night. But as impressive as that safety record had been, ...
Lawmakers express worries about 'complex airspace' after deadly D.C. collision
Last year, senators from Virginia and Maryland sounded the alarm over congestion in the skies above Washington.
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Southwest Airlines: "Our hearts go out" to American
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is offering support for American Airlines after Wednesday night’s crash. The crash near ...
DC plane crash revives concerns about aviation safety, air traffic controller shortage in Austin
The American air travel system has been under increasing stress in recent years, most notably in a series of near tragedies ...
Ronald Reagan Washington ‘one of the most demanding airports’ for pilots, who face ‘helicopter alley’
""DCA is one of the most demanding airports in the world. It also has what’s known as ‘helicopter alley’ with hundreds of ...